Female Farming Pond Fish

By listening to their conversation, Chi Xiaotong roughly understood that Chen Shang, the eldest sister of the Chen family, was an official of medium status in the county, and Chen Jiao, the second sister of the Chen family, was a person who traveled all over the country when she was young, but she stopped going out to trade in the past two years. Chen Yu, the third sister of the Chen family, opened a small restaurant in the county town, and the three sisters all invested in it and received dividends, and she has been managing it.

Many of the people of the same generation as Chen Chengyu are older than Chen Chengyu, and the oldest one is already a mother. There is another one whose husband is also pregnant and will give birth in a few months!

When everyone got together, they were inevitably concerned about the marriage of young people. Chen Chengyu was the only one of marriageable age who had not yet started a family, so everyone could ask her.

Chen Chengyu looked at Chi Xiaotong for help, but Chi Xiaotong held back her laughter and pretended not to see it. She didn't know how to save him, and she was even more afraid of getting herself into trouble.

After chatting for a while, it’s time to start making dumplings! For a big family, making dumplings is a big project.

Fortunately, there were many people. Although the Chen family had no rules that women could not cook, Chi Xiaotong clearly saw that the women hardly took action.

They were still chatting among themselves. Since they were making dumplings in the kitchen, it wouldn't disturb them from chatting in the inner room.

No one moved. Chi Xiaotong sat there with nothing to do, so she simply got up, washed her hands, and prepared to go to the kitchen to help.

When Chen Chengyu saw her move, he rushed out from the encirclement and asked her, "Where are you going?"

"Go to the kitchen and see how I can help?"

"I'll go with you!" Chen Chengyu usually doesn't go into the kitchen. He was really scared by those people.

She can do anything as long as she is not allowed to stay here and listen to their evil voices.

Usually, there was only one Chen Chengshan at home, so he would be noisy. But when these two or three girls of similar age got together, they were really noisy. Compared with them, Chen Chengyu felt that her brother was still very good.

The boys also gathered together, chatting quietly. Everyone gathered most at this time every year.

The two of them went to the kitchen, where everyone was busy making dumplings in an orderly manner. They could also chat.

There were also those who didn't know how to make it, such as Chen Chengshan and Tian Yu. Chen's father taught him step by step, but Chen Chengshan just couldn't make it well. Chen's father was so angry that he wanted to beat him up.

Tian Yu is a little better than Chen Chengshan. His wrapping is pretty good, but he is slow.

Chi Xiaotong and Chen Chengyu squatted over and asked with a smile: "Do you need help?"

Chen's father refused angrily: "No, go back to the room. Why are your hands so clumsy!" The last sentence was said to Chen Chengshan.

Get started right away and receive hands-on instruction.

Chi Xiaotong looked at what Tian Yu had wrapped and praised, "It's very well wrapped!"

Tian Yu finished pinching one by one and put it down, with a shy smile on his face.

Finally, Chen Chengyu couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he took a dumpling wrapper, wrapped one in a few seconds, and showed it to Chen Chengshan.

"Like this, do this again. Isn't this good?" She watched for a while and she knew how to do it! Chen Chengshan still couldn't wrap it well.

Chi Xiaotong also reached out to help pack.

"Wow, my wife! You made these so well!" Tian Yu exclaimed as he looked at the dumplings in Chi Xiaotong's hand.

The other three people's eyes fell on the dumplings. Father Chen picked them up, put them away and said, "They are really good! Have you made them before?"

Chi Xiaotong nodded: "When I was at home, I would make dumplings together with my parents!" She was talking about herself, not her original self.

Looking at what Chen Chengshan was holding, it was particularly horrible. Chen Chengyu was so angry that she drove him away: "Go rest over there, give me the stool, I'll pack it!"

His tone was full of disdain, but also hinted at doting, and he didn't look angry at all. Father Chen also sighed helplessly.

Finally, Chen Chengshan was sent to roll out the dumpling wrappers. Four people were wrapping them here. Chen Shang and Chen Yu's husbands were also there. Originally, they took turns rolling out the wrappers.

Father Chen wrapped the bags quickly. Without Chen Chengshan as a burden, he didn't have to spend time guiding him, so Father Chen's speed increased.

Chi Xiaotong didn't cook much in her previous life, but she always helped with making dumplings at home. She was quite skilled at it.

Although Chen Chengyu was also a novice, he learned quickly. Among the four people, only Tian Yu was slow in making dumplings. But there was no need to be too anxious. He could make dumplings slowly.

Chen Chengyu never did housework before, even though the Chen family was considered good in this society, some concepts were deeply rooted. Chen Chengyu was used to it.

But every time Chi Xiaotong went, she would follow him, and over time, she got used to helping and realized her father's hard work.

A few people chatted and laughed while the dumplings were wrapped.

We heated up some dishes for dinner, and everyone just ate a few of them, waiting to eat dumplings at midnight.

Tonight, those who could afford it at home lit oil lamps.

Chi Xiaotong went out for a walk and found that there were lights coming out from many houses in the village.

Chi Xiaotong went back to be with Chen Chengyu and the others. There was no Spring Festival Gala or fireworks here. But the whole family gathered together and it was lively. It also had a festive atmosphere.

When the time comes, start cooking dumplings.

There were still two tables. Father Chen and Chen Yufu each had a pot to cook dumplings. The younger generation stood by, waiting to be served the dumplings.

The dumplings were out of the pot. Before he started eating, Chen Shang took the lead in picking up his wine glass and said, "I wish everyone a smooth and safe year ahead!"

As the eldest sister of the Chen family, Chen Shang is the most senior person at the scene. This is her most simple blessing for everyone in the new year.

Nothing is more important than peace.

Chen's mother raised her glass second: "Last year has passed. In the new year, I wish everyone a new beginning and a smile on their faces!"

Chen Yu was the third one: "Then I wish everyone good fortune and prosperity in the new year!"

After the three men finished speaking, everyone sat down to eat dumplings.

It was already very late after dinner. I put the dishes in the kitchen and waited until tomorrow morning to clean them up.

Chi Xiaotong was still thinking about whether to take Tian Yu home. Chen Chengyu had already made arrangements.

"You sleep in the same room with me, and let my brother-in-law and Chengshan stay together!"

Chen's mother also said, "Just stay here! We still have to go to worship our ancestors tomorrow morning, don't bother!"

Chi Xiaotong looked at Tian Yu and asked in a low voice: "Can you?"

Only after Tian Yu nodded did Chi Xiaotong agree to stay.

Chen Chengshan held Tian Yu's arm and assured Chi Xiaotong: "Sister Xiaotong, don't worry! I will protect my brother-in-law!"

Tian Yu let him swing back and forth while holding her arm, and smiled at him lovingly.

He has only one sister at home, who often beats him. Now he has a younger brother who is younger than him and can act like a spoiled child to him, so Tian Yu is very happy.

"Okay, let's go back to sleep!"

Someone said something and everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.